Mount Abu

Abu Parvat or Mount Abu is a popular hill station in the Aravalli Range of Rajasthan state in western India. It is located in Sirohi district. Mount Abu is 58 km from Palanpur (Gujarat). The mountain forms a distinct rocky plateau 22 km long by 9 km wide. The highest peak on the mountain is Guru Shikhar, at 1,722 metres (5,650 ft) above sea level. It is referred to as 'an oasis in the desert', as its heights are home to rivers, lakes, waterfalls and evergreen forests. The ancient name of Mount Abu is "Arbudaanchal"

The town of Mount Abu, the only hill station in Rajasthan, is located at an elevation of 1,220 m (4,003 ft). It has been a popular retreat from the heat of Rajasthan and neighbouring Gujarat for centuries. The Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1960 and covers 290 km² of the mountain.

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Places Of Intrests =>

Nakki Lake 

A beautiful lake surrounded by hills on all sides. It is said that various gods dig the earth with their nails (nakh in Hindi) and that's how it derive its name. One can enjoy boating in the lake. Charges are normal - Rs. 75 for half an hour for 2 seater paddle boat and Rs. 150 for half an hour for 4 seater paddle boat

Guru Shikhar 

At 1722 meters above sea level, this is the highest peak of the Aravali range 

Toadrock

Natural Formation of Rock like a toad. Nice to have a look  

Dilwara Temples 

Beautiful Jain temples, carved of white marble, built between the 11th and 13th centuries AD.

Trevors Tank 

Trevor’s Tank is a picturesque location just 5 kilometers from the main town of Mount Abu, and one of the Mount Abu region’s most popular tourist destinations. It is a nature lover’s paradise that is named after the British engineer who built it.

Achalgarh 

A short distance away, a fort built in the 14th century by Rana Kumbha of Mewar. Also houses Jain temples, Achaleswar Mahadev Temple (1412AD) and the Kantinath Temple (1513AD. If you are an adventure lover then this place will provide you a good spot for hiking. instead of taking usual routes hike for the temple

Honeymoon Point

Nice place for honeymooners 

  

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Cuisines =>

Mount Abu is Very Good place for both Veg And Non Vegetarians. There are many ice cream shops near Nakki Lake, they provide a wide variety of delicious ice creams. If you are in Mount Abu then these ice creams are must try.

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How To Reach =>

Mount Abu is a part of Sirohi district of Rajasthan. The nearest railhead is Abu Road, about 25 kms away, in the lowlands. Abu Road is on the railway line from Ahmedabad to Marwar Junction (onwards to JaipurDelhi or Jodhpur). and

There are daily bus services available to Mount Abu from cities like Baroda and Ahmedabad.

At Abu Road, car-taxis and cabs are available as well as state transport and private buses to take you to Mt Abu. 

Njoy at the top of of the mount have a fantastic vacation ...... !!!

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